It happened near the intersection of Wait Avenue and North Allen Road just after 3 a.m.
Police blocked off several blocks of the road as they worked to investigate and clear the scene.
Investigators said the victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
There's no information available about a possible motive for the crime or a description of the suspect, but if you know anything that could help investigators, call 919-554-6150.